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Microtransit Programs: Key Takeaways for Local Governments

November 17, 2025  by  Alicia Bones
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Public Transit

Some transit agencies in Washington have begun offering microtransit, or on-demand shuttle service, as part of a broader strategy to provide expanded transit options to community members. What can be learned from these early efforts?

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People walking, biking, driving a car, or riding on a bus

How Downtown Plans Can Create a Framework for Revitalization Efforts: Part 2

October 18, 2023  by  Lisa Pool
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Transportation and Land Use ,  Downtown Revitalization Series

Downtown plans often employ a multifaceted approach, but those that include goals of expanding transportation options, addressing safety concerns, and working to bring a sense of security back to the area can spur revitalization efforts. 

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Autonomous Vehicles: Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?

March 16, 2018  by  Steve Butler
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Transportation and Land Use

Widespread use of autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) may seem too futuristic to seriously contemplate, but autonomous ridesharing vehicles will be here before you know it.

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Regulating Uber, Lyft, and Other Transportation Network Companies

September 7, 2016  by  Byron Katsuyama
Category:  Transportation Planning ,  Business Licenses and Taxes

Cities and counties in Washington have begun to regulate "transportation network companies" such as Uber and Lyft, and some jurisdictions have taken a more regional approach.

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